Oxford-trained top-performing economist and award-winning lecturer helping students master complex materials, and achieve top results in a wide range of subjects

- Former full-time lecturer at the University of Oxford and Sciences Po

- Former class teacher at LSE and tutor at Oxford

Dr Grigorieff is an Oxford-trained economist and former lecturer with nearly a decade of teaching experience at leading institutions, including the University of Oxford, the London School of Economics (LSE), and Sciences Po.

He previously served as a full-time Lecturer in Economics at the University of Oxford and Sciences Po and  held multiple teaching roles across Oxford, LSE, and Sciences Po, including:

• Stipendiary Lecturer in Economics (St Edmund Hall, Oxford) where he tutored Development Economics, Microeconomics, Econometrics

• He took part in the admission process and final interviews for PPE and E&M students at St Edmund Hall at the University of Oxford

• Class Teacher in the LSE Management and Economics Department (MG205, EC220/EC2C1)

• Graduate Econometrics Lecturer at Oxford

• At Sciences Po he lectured graduate-level econometrics

He holds a DPhil (PhD) and MPhil in Economics from the University of Oxford, both fully funded through  highly competitive performance-based scholarships. Prior to this, he achieved the top overall exam performance at Durham University, where he was also awarded the prize for best undergraduate dissertation (93/100).

As a class teacher at LSE, he received several bonuses for outstanding teaching, and he received overwhelmingly positive feedback on his lectures in econometrics for the MSc in Economic and Social History at the University of Oxford.

Moreover, his quantitative background has allowed him to tutor modules in computer science (Python), statistics and data science (R, Stata, Python), as well as machine learning at university level.

A clear, intuitive, and highly effective teaching approach

Dr Grigorieff is widely recognised for his ability to make complex and technical material feel clear, structured, and accessible.

His teaching focuses on:

• Breaking down difficult concepts into simple, intuitive explanations

• Building strong theoretical understanding alongside practical application

• Encouraging active participation and independent thinking

He combines academic rigour with clarity and approachability, helping students feel both challenged and supported. He fosters an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, testing ideas, and developing strong academic independence.

Research

He completed his PhD in economics at the University of Oxford in 2018, in which he examined the links between social comparisons and ethical behaviour. His main research interests are behavioural economics, econometrics, and development economics.

His work has been published in Demography, a top peer-reviewed journal. He can teach in English and French and converse in German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.

For a taster on how Dr Grigorieff teaches, you can watch his Econometrics for Historians course for free at https://www.axiomtutoring.com/courses/statistics-for-historians

Extensive university-level expertise

Dr Grigorieff has taught across a wide range of subjects at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including:

• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics

• Econometrics and applied quantitative methods

• Behavioural economics and development economics

• Statistical and data analysis techniques

He has extensive experience supporting students with:

• Exam preparation for demanding university modules

• Coursework and problem sets

• Dissertations and empirical research projects

Recognised excellence in teaching

Throughout his academic career, Dr Grigorieff has received consistently outstanding student feedback, as well as multiple teaching commendations and performance bonuses at LSE.

Students particularly value his:

• Clarity of explanation

• Ability to simplify complex topics

• Engaging and intellectually stimulating teaching style

His lectures at Oxford, particularly in MSc-level econometrics, were recognised for their structure, depth, and accessibility.

A rigorous and results-driven approach

Dr Grigorieff’s lessons are highly structured and goal-oriented, with a strong emphasis on helping students perform at their best in assessments.

He adapts each session to the student’s needs, whether that is:

• Improving exam performance

• Strengthening foundational understanding

• Mastering advanced quantitative material

His approach ensures that students not only understand the material, but can also apply it confidently in exams and academic work.